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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.55, 642.81 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.55, 642.81 and 154.56 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.55 : 642.81 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.55/642.81 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.55x = 642.81 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.55x = 99,352.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,352.71/428.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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